Event List

Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Thursday evenings as we read our favorite books and create a craft - in Spanish AND English.

Recommended for ages 0-6.

Join us for a trivia challenge that celebrates Black culture. This all-ages event is your chance to test your knowledge on Black History, pop culture, and more. And the best part? We’ll have delicious food to enjoy while you play.

We blend romance and literary fiction to explore love, loss, and human connections through storytelling. Books will be available at the Front desk one month before the discussion.

Bring your little ones, ages 0-11, to a special storytime and craft session with a Principal from District 2! Kids will enjoy stories that spark their imagination while getting to meet a local Principal.

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. Your little ones will enjoy listening to charming picture books, singing songs, and doing flannel board rhymes.

Middle schoolers can join us on early dismissal days for some gaming fun on the library’s Nintendo Switch! 

Please note that if District 2 calls an eLearning Day this program will be canceled for that day.

Knitting, crochet, and embroidery enthusiasts—want to grow your skills and connect with others? Join the Needle Guild, your creative community!

Brick Builders of all ages are welcome to let their imagination soar with our LEGOs. LEGO pieces cannot leave the library, but we are happy to display your child’s creations!

Gather the family for a fabulous story time, perfect for ages 0-5! We will sing, read, talk, and play our way through a half-hour of delightful stories, songs, and rhymes.

Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner, experienced, and new players welcome!

Join us for two special evening storytimes with the League of Enchantment. They’ll bring beloved superheroes, princesses, and characters to life, sharing their love of costumes and cosplay through fun and engaging tales.

Share your perspectives with fellow movie enthusiasts about these hand-picked titles chosen by Emily every month.

Amy Tan is a celebrated American author known for her rich storytelling, which often explores Chinese-American identity and mother-daughter relationships.

Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. 

Intended for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Earn volunteer hours and brainstorm ideas for improving the library with other teens. Enjoy snacks and games while you share your thoughts!

For grades 6-12.

Bring your friends and family to the library for board games fun. Use our games, cards, and puzzles or bring your own to share.

Stained glass is beautiful art found in magnificent buildings around the world. You’ll create your own unique piece to take home. The process is simple and enjoyable, and you’ll be amazed at the beautiful artwork you create.

Monday Mayhem is a time to kick-back, relax, and have some fun. It might be a game, a craft, a film, a project - who knows? You might even learn something. The only guarantee - it will be fun! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.

The Bensenville Community Public Library Board of Trustees meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Library.

Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. Your little ones will enjoy listening to charming picture books, singing songs, and doing flannel board rhymes.

Middle schoolers can join us on early dismissal days for some gaming fun on the library’s Nintendo Switch! 

Please note that if District 2 calls an eLearning Day this program will be canceled for that day.

Stop by the library to create a special treat for our feathered friends.